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A Beautiful Day on the Greens for Special Love
On Friday, June 5, Special Love hosted our 2026 Annual Golf Tournament at a brand-new location — Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, Virginia — and what a day it was!With a beautiful course, a full day of golf, delicious food, exciting raffle and 50/50...
Special Love is HIRING!
We're growing our team! Special Love is currently hiring for two positions located in Winchester, VA: Director of Finance & Administration -A mission-driven leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution while overseeing finance, human...
A Day Full of Joy: Summer Family Day 2026 🌞
On Saturday, May 9, families gathered at Smokey Glen Farm for one of our most joy-filled traditions—Summer Family Day.This is a day where families of children with cancer could come together, reconnect, and simply enjoy time with one another. This year, we were...
Help Children with Cancer Experience the Joy of Camp 🏕️
For many children with cancer, the first day of camp is a big moment. It may be the first time they’ve been away from their parents since their diagnosis — sometimes the first time in years. There are nervous smiles and quiet questions about what the week will bring....
Special Love Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN 🎓
At Special Love, we believe in walking alongside our families through every stage of their journey—and that includes supporting what comes next. We are excited to share that applications are now open for our Educational Scholarships! Each year, Special Love proudly...
Mission: Find the “Neil Diamond” — BRASS Weekend 2026 Recap 🕵️
This past weekend (March 27–29), something mysterious unfolded at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center. What started as a typical BRASS Weekend quickly turned into a full-scale spy operation, as siblings stepped into the roles of secret agents for Spy Sibs—our 2026 theme....
We’re Moving… Come With Us!
We’re excited to share that beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Special Love will be moving to a new event and camp registration system called CampSite. This new platform will make it easier for families to manage registrations, share important documentation, update...
A Winter Weekend to Remember ❄️
Each winter, something truly special happens at Special Love. Our annual Winter Weekend takes place, which is a three-day escape created to give families of children with cancer, bereaved families, and survivors the chance to rest, reconnect, and simply enjoy being...
Special Love’s Holiday Party: A Joy-Filled Wrap to a Wonderful Year
Special Love’s annual Holiday Party brought families together for a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, reconnecting, and festive fun. With generous support from our donors and partners, children enjoyed activities, gifts, and a special visit from Santa. Take a look at the highlights and photos from this heartwarming celebration.
Parents’ Getaway Weekend 2025: A Time to Breathe, Connect, and Heal
Parents’ Getaway Weekend 2025: A Time to Breathe, Connect, and Heal On November 15–16, parents from across the region gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Tysons Corner for one purpose: to breathe. Parents’ Getaway Weekend is one of Special Love’s most cherished...










